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ALCOHOLIC LIVER DISEASE (ALD)

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD) is a liver disease that is caused due to overconsumption of alcohol. Liver is the largest internal organ in the human body. Liver helps in the metabolism of alcohol, chemicals and other drugs. It produces bile which eliminates toxic substance from the body and helps in the healthy digestion. Alcohol is the major cause of liver disorder. Regular and continuous drinking of alcohol leads to damage to liver cells.

What are different types of Alcoholic liver disease?

There are three types of alcohol liver disease that are explained below:

1. Alcoholic fatty liver disease:

It is a type of alcoholic liver disease in which excessive consumption of alcohol leads to accumulation of fat in the liver. This disease is also known as Steatosis.

2. Alcoholic Hepatitis:

It is a type of alcoholic liver disease in which excessive consumption of alcohol leads to liver inflammation. Person with this type of disease is at high risk of developing cirrhosis.

3. Alcoholic Cirrhosis:

It is a type of alcoholic liver disease in which excessive alcohol consumption leads to liver scarring. In this condition, soft healthy tissue is replaced by hard, dead and scar tissue. Person with cirrhosis is at high risk of developing liver cancer.

Sensitivity to alcohol and drugs because liver cannot process them now.

What are the factors that contribute to the development of Alcoholic liver disease?

The factors that contribute to the development of alcoholic liver disease are listed below:

Women generally weigh less than men and hence they are more susceptible to the toxicity of alcohol.

Any type of disease is worsened by drinking alcohol.

Consumption of drugs, chemicals and alcohol may lead to liver damage because this combination can be toxic to the liver.

Regular consumption of large amounts of alcohol leads to malnutrition in some people.

How can Alcoholic liver disease be diagnosed?

No specific test can accurately diagnose the Alcoholic liver disease. Combination of tests are required to diagnose this type of disease such as medical history and physical examination, blood tests, liver biopsy and ultrasound.

What is liver biopsy?

Liver biopsy is a test that is used to diagnose liver disease. In this test, a small tissue sample of liver is removed and examined under microscope.

Ayurveda and liver disease

Ayurveda describes the liver as the composition of five agnis- five digestive fires that are related to the five elements of earth (prithvi), water (apu), fire (tejas), air (vayu) and space (aksha). These five elements helps in the healthy digestion of the food. Any imbalance in the pitta dosha (one of the three doshas) results in unhealthy functioning of liver and leads to liver diseases.

Are there any natural supplements for healthy liver?

There are so many dietary supplements available in the market but choose the one which is free from any side effects. Natural supplements are for the dietary support that helps to maintain overall health of the body.

Dietary supplements for healthy liver

Planet Ayurveda provides "Liver Care Pack" for healthy liver. The pack contains four products that are free from chemicals, additives and preservatives. These are 100 percent pure, natural, vegetarian and free from side effects.

This small book is an introduction to Ayurveda, written by Dr. Vikram Chauhan - MD (Ayurveda) This is useful for students, general public and people interested in natural remedies, yoga and herbs. Read More...